Caterpillar M313D

Used Caterpillar M313D wheeled excavator — reference specifications, condition points and export notes for this model.

This Caterpillar M313D hydraulic is a wheeled digging excavator for mid-size construction and utility work. It travels on wheels between sites and is suited to general digging tasks. No further specifications are listed for this model.

Description is a class-level reference built from the published specifications above; the exact unit's year, hours and condition are confirmed before payment.

Reference specifications

Reference specifications for Caterpillar M313D
Specifications to be confirmed per unit.

Values are a public reference for this model. Confirm the exact unit's year, hours, condition and attachments before purchase.

Buying brief: Caterpillar M313D

This wheeled digging excavator sits in the roughly 13 to 15 tonne class and is intended for trenching, utility work, road maintenance and general site digging where the machine must move between locations on its own wheels. A typical unit in this class carries an operating weight near 13 to 14 tonnes, a bucket capacity around 0.5 to 0.6 cubic metres and a rated power in the region of 90 to 100 kW. The combination suits contractors who need digging performance close to a tracked machine of similar size but with faster travel between jobs. The wheeled undercarriage gives this class clear advantages in mobility and in working on paved or firm surfaces, where tyres cause less surface damage than tracks.

The buyer should weigh stability when digging over the side, since the wheeled chassis is lighter and narrower in stance than a tracked equivalent. Tyre condition and type matter for traction and load rating, and steering mode affects how the machine positions in tight spaces. Check that the travel lock and oscillation lock function, and confirm which attachments and quick coupler the machine is set up for. Before paying, inspect the engine for smoke, blow-by and fluid leaks, and check the hydraulic system for pump noise, cylinder seepage and hose condition.

Pins and bushes at the boom, stick and bucket linkage show wear that affects precision and cost to repair. Examine the wheel hubs, final drives and brakes for play, noise or oil loss. Look at the structure for cracks or previous repairs, particularly around the boom foot, kingpost and axle mounts, and confirm the electrical and monitoring systems operate correctly. Shipping this size normally uses a container where the unit can be reduced to fit, otherwise a flat rack, RoRo or breakbulk vessel.

The decision rests on the unit's real dimensions with the boom and cab configured for transport, its operating weight, and the handling equipment and berth at the destination port. RoRo suits machines that can be driven aboard, while flat rack and breakbulk suit units that are too large or too tall for a container. Confirm lifting points and securing arrangements before booking.

A class-level brief: it describes this size of machine and what to check. It is not a statement of availability or price for any specific unit.

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Common questions

Is a used Caterpillar M313D available right now?

Availability changes with stock. Send us the model and destination and we confirm the units currently on hand or that can be sourced.

What does a used Caterpillar M313D cost?

Price depends on year, working hours, condition, attachments and destination. We quote per unit, FOB China or CIF your port, after confirming the exact machine.

How is a Caterpillar M313D shipped from China?

Usually by container, flat rack, RoRo or breakbulk, chosen by the unit's real dimensions and your destination port. We plan loading before the balance payment.